Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD When your scalp is itchy and white flakes are visible in your hair, you may wonder whether you have lice or dandruff. Their symptoms can overlap, making it hard ...

Lice are photosensitive, meaning they shy away from light, so they’re not easy to spot without looking intently for them. Use gloves. Part the person’s hair to expose the scalp. Adult lice are ...

There's a new super bug in town trying to take over our kids' heads. Well, at least their hair. It's "super lice," and they are on the rise. Thanks to a genetic mutation, super lice are resistant ...

Cases of head lice have been recently reported in the International Falls area schools. With children spending more time together indoors and in closer contact, the chance of spread exists. Doreen ...

Apply sufficient amount of gel to dry hair; wait 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Use provided comb to remove lice and eggs. Shampoo and condition hair. Repeat if lice still present after 7–9 days.